How to Cook Ground Italian Sausage
Ground Italian Sausage is a versatile ingredient that elevates dishes from pasta to pizza, and more! Our foolproof recipe will teach you how to achieve perfectly caramelized sausage with a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior.
Servings: 2
Calories: 62kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz sweet or hot Italian sausage casing removed, chicken or pork
- kosher salt to taste
- onion, garlic, herbs for additional flavor, optional
Instructions
- Cook sausage - In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add sausage to the pan and use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage into small pieces. Cook until the sausage is just about cooked through and becomes browned and crumbly in texture, about 7-10 minutes.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 8 oz sweet or hot Italian sausage, kosher salt, onion, garlic, herbs
- Deglaze and season - If the pan is dry, deglaze the pan with a splash of water, white wine, or broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape some of the fond (the browned flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan) to incorporate into the sausage. Season to taste.
- Serve - Use for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, eggs, and more.
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate leftover cooked ground sausage in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months in a freezer safe container.
- Break up the sausage pieces so they are the same size and cook evenly.
- Do not overcook the sausage or it will dry out.
- If using pork sausage, drain some of the fat if desired.
- If using onion or garlic, add it to the pan when you add the sausage. This will allow the aromatics to cook and infuse the sausage with more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.04mg